When news breaks in China, it moves quickly through a series of native social channels which require their own expertise to navigate. Almost all media in China is government-owned or affiliated, and official organs of the state…
Welcome to Factal Forecast, a look at the week’s biggest stories from the editors at Factal. We publish our forward-looking note each Thursday to help you get a jump-start on…
Welcome to Factal Forecast, a look at the week’s biggest stories from the editors at Factal. We publish our forward-looking note each Thursday to help you get a jump-start on…
We are now one quarter of the way through the 21st century. Landmark years like this can feel like milestones in hindsight, but in 2025,…
Areas around Mandalay and Sagaing were left in ruins after a deadly earthquake struck Myanmar in March, the sheer force of nature crystalizing the ongoing conflict between the junta and rebel forces. The tragedy, compounded by years of war and instability, saw both sides momentarily unite in response.
Myanmar’s military junta doesn’t want the story to be told. Since the early-morning raid on Feb. 1, 2021, during which the country’s senior elected leaders were detained, security forces have shot protesters…